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The passage of water between Vancouver Island and Nootka Island is called Mowichat by the Nuu-chah-nulth people, who have lived in this area for thousands of years. The water taxi shuttles out into the Nuchatlitz, on day one, where your kayaks & guides are waiting, and on day 6 the group paddles back to Zeballos.Exploring the site of the abandoned Mowachaht fishing village of Aass, at Bajo Point Land of the Nuu-chah-nulth people Water Taxi Start: Some trips start with the water taxi at the front end. There is an early morning paddle option on day 6. The water taxi shuttle (often 2 trips) is early on the final morning, allowing you time to connect with ferries to Vancouver. Kayak Start: Launch kayaks just outside Zeballos on day one, and take a water taxi home on day 6. The order of your trip won’t be set until closer to the tour, but will run in one of two ways: Weather permitting, we plan to arrive back in Zeballos around noon on the sixth day, in time for people to catch ferries out of Nanaimo returning to Vancouver. On all trips our travels will take us through Esperanza Inlet, to Nootka Island and, weather permitting, to Nuchatlitz Inlet. We typically break camp four out of our six paddling days. There is a campground here where you can spend the night, or we can recommend lodgings.īreakfast is served early at Mason’s Motor Lodge, and that’s where our rendezvous will be. People are responsible for getting themselves to ZEBALLOS the night before (e.g., to join July 15th trip, arrive in Zeballos on the 14th). We rendezvous early on day one of your trip in ZEBALLOS – approximately 5 hours (including one hour drive along a logging road) or 200 miles north of Nanaimo. Our Nootka trips have water taxi transport at one end, to minimize inlet paddling and maximize the area we can cover.įor those interested in developing or improving their kayaking skills, our guides are always happy to provide paddling tips, practice rescues, or discuss the art of navigation. Our first day can be challenging, as strong headwinds can blow down Esperanza Inlet as we paddle out. The area offers some protected paddling between rocky islets as well as the opportunity, weather permitting, for paddlers to get a taste of the exposed west coast and ocean swells generated by the Pacific Ocean (This trip isn’t a good first choice if you have troubles with motion sickness, as it is generally more exposed than our other destinations). Weather and sea conditions will ultimately determine our route. We paddle approximately 4-5 hours each day, leaving plenty of time for hiking in the woods, or just relaxing on the beach. Our maximum group size is 12, including guides, often group size is smaller. We take along 6 to 8 single kayaks: Necky Teslas, Current Designs Solstive GTs, Arluk IIIs, Arluk IVs and Nimbus Telkwas and 2 or 3 double kayaks – Passats, Skanas, Tofinos and take turns in a variety of boats.
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No kayaking experience is required, although we do insist that you know how to swim, have a good fitness level and a good sense of adventure.Īll kayaking and safety equipment is provided, including dry bags.